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Cast Immobilization Vs Surgical Treatment for Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
June 2023
Cast Immobilization Vs Surgical Treatment for Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of cast immobilization versus surgical treatment for distal radius fractures in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Osteoporos Int . 2023 Apr;34(4):659-669.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eleven randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of cast immobilization for distal radial fractures against surgical treatment. Outcomes of interest were Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, grip strength, EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D), Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), range of motion, Short-Form-12 physical and mental compone...
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